Most men know they should be in God's Word daily — but knowing it and doing it are two different things. STRIVE was built to bridge that gap, giving men a dedicated space to grow through Scripture-rooted devotions, curated articles on faith, marriage, and fatherhood, and a growing library of sermon archives — all in one app.^1
Created by Iron Hill Press, STRIVE is the digital arm of a men's ministry that's been equipping guys for over seven years through books, Bible studies, and discipleship curriculum. The app delivers daily devotional content written specifically for men, paired with weekly articles on topics like spiritual development, parenthood, and leading well. A subscription unlocks the full library, with a 7-day free trial to start.^1
Behind STRIVE is Andy Blanks, co-founder of Iron Hill Press and Youth Ministry 360 (YM360). A former Marine and member at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Blanks has authored dozens of books and spent years developing Gospel-centered resources. In 2022, he stepped away from day-to-day YM360 leadership to grow Iron Hill Press full-time, driven by a conviction that men need accessible, theologically sound tools for daily discipleship. "We want men in God's Word each day and to be growing in their faith," Blanks shared. "Many men aren't plugged into daily discipleship rhythms. Strive is our attempt to address this."^2
Iron Hill Press also publishes The Standard and Be Disciples — both 40-week, video-driven discipleship curricula for men — along with devotional books like How to Be a Man: Pursuing Christ-centered Masculinity and Jesus Is: A 31-Day Devotional on the "I AM" Statements of Jesus.^3
What Men Are Saying: "Thank you for the STRIVE app. It's exactly what I've been looking for. I start my mornings with the daily devotion and it's been so easy. Thank you to the whole team who made this possible." — Don^1
"Really solid devotionals that are rooted in Scripture and written for men! This is a great tool for anyone desiring to grow in their faith." — App Store review^4
Platforms: iOS (iPhone, iPad) Pricing: Subscription (monthly, annual) — 7-day free trial included
